There was a noticeable improvement in atmosphere when Kochie and Nat were on the panel. Seems like they’re doing a change now though unfortunately.
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Laz doing a lot of heavy lifting
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If the 9Telethon in Qld is anything to go by, it won’t be great. It’s not even named the Qld Children’s Hospital Appeal like it was when it aired on BTQ7 for many years. Starts at 7pm and ends before midnight. Usually a few B grade guests and newsreaders as hosts.
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A quick Google search and this person wouldn’t have even posted this:
Yep, agree.
Larry is a quality live TV host.
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So… who’s gonna tell him
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It won’t ever happen because Australian TV is very risk adverse. However, if anyone could do a 5 night-a-week tonight show type program, it’s without a doubt Larry Edmur.
The way he can handle both serious and lighter moments (as he’s done tonight) so effortlessly is almost unparalleled.
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100%. Although (and I did flag him in an earlier comment), AOK used to be fantastic as well, he could also do the seamless sing/act/dance.
Peter Mitchell singing was brilliant!
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Yes… what a watch seeing Peter Mitchell sing. 
Took a few by surprise.
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Also anyone have a screen clip of that blue bear thingy hugging the presenter earlier
Looked like the costume person was enjoying it a bit too much
Looks like the program will run past the scheduled finish time of 11:30 PM.
The 11pm total plus the CFA cheque puts this year almost level with the final total for last year.
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Probably the most personality we’ve seen from him in eons.
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To be fair, he has done similar in past years as well.
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Look, say what you will, but another record is an extraordinary result when you consider post-COVID with the cost of living pressures, interest rates, house prices, fuel, chaotic lives, etc Well done to all and get well soon kids 
Not to shabby for his street cred either, he’s been dominating Melbourne’s ratings
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2023 Good Friday Appeal raises $23 million
Record-breaking result for The Royal Children’s Hospital
Some of the biggest names in television and entertainment came together on Friday for the Seven Network’s annual Good Friday Appeal, helping raise a record-breaking $23,061,320 for The Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne.
Thanks to the support of the community, this incredible result enables The Royal Children’s Hospital to provide world-class care to children and continue its ground-breaking research as one of the world’s leading children’s hospitals.
Managing Director Seven Melbourne and Head of Network Sport, Lewis Martin, said: “Seven has had the honour of broadcasting this iconic and joyous event for 66 years.
“It’s a privilege to share these inspiring stories and see Victorians dig deep for a cause so close to all of our hearts.
“Thank you to all of our special guests, volunteers and staff who made it all possible, and to our partners at The Royal Children’s Hospital and the Herald Sun for another outstanding year.”
The evening’s highlights included performances from Kate Ceberano, Anthony Callea, Rob Mills, Home and Away’s Matt Evans, 2023 Australian Idol winner Royston Noell and a special cover of The Traveling Wilbury’s Handle With Care by 7NEWS’ Peter Mitchell, who celebrated his 35th anniversary with the Good Friday Appeal this year.
Other guests included The Morning Show and The Chase Australia’s Larry Emdur; Australian actor and Blow Up co-host Stephen Curry; Sunrise presenters Natalie Barr, David Koch, Edwina Bartholomew and Mark Beretta; 7NEWS Melbourne’s Rebecca Maddern, Jane Bunn, Mike Amor and Paul Dowsley; 7SPORT favourites Hamish McLachlan, Abbey Holmes, Matthew Richardson, Brad Hodge and Damien Fleming; Home and Away stars Lynne McGranger, Ada Nicodemou, Shane Withington, Emily Weir, Adam Rowland, Stephanie Panozzo and Angelina Thomson; Farmers Brad and Brenton from the upcoming season of Farmer Wants A Wife; and comedians Ross Noble, Claire Hooper, Brett Blake, Diana Nguyen and Douglas Lim.
While the 2023 Good Friday Appeal has come to a close, people can still donate to the Appeal online now at Donate | Good Friday Appeal
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